The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Afrikaans name: Hluhluwe Wildtuin
White Rhino in Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Photo © Steven Herbert
KwaZulu-Natal
Hluhluwe Game Reserve is 280 km north of Durban. It is linked to iMfolozi Game Reserve and together they are called the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. It does, however, have a different feel to it and I would recommend that you spend some time in both of these reserves.
Hluhluwe Game Reserve is home to a wide variety of mammals including the Big 5. Like iMfolozi it is well-stocked with Rhinos. Numerous bird species may be seen in the reserve. Check out the mammal and bird checklists below.
The reserve is quite hilly and scenic. The view from the restaurant at Hilltop Camp is fantastic and it is a great place to spend some time. Keep a look out for raptors while you are on the patio area. They soar along the tops of the hills and come quite close. There is a board up with illustrations of the birds of prey that you might see.
Hilltop Camp is the main camp but there is also Muntulu and Munyawaneni Rustic Bush Lodges as well as Mtwazi Lodge.
Visitors may drive around themselves or join one of the game drives that start from Hilltop Camp.
Hluhlwe Game Reserve is situated in a low risk area for malaria. It is, however, best to check on the latest status before deciding what precautions you need to take.
Photo © Steven Herbert
Bushbuck and Elephants - an unusual combination. This unlikely pairing was seen on one of the quieter dirt roads in Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
Photo © Steven Herbert
No, it is not a collision between a little green car and a rather large White Rhino! This early morning photo shows the Rhino determined to finish his lie in on the tar road, even if it meant causing a traffic jam.
Hilltop Camp
Photo © Steven Herbert
Mammals of Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Please note that this is only a guide and, while we have made every effort to be accurate, we can't be held responsible for any errors.
Antbear / Aardvark
Bush Pig
Common Duiker
Honey Badger
Pangolin / Scaly Anteater
Samango Monkey
Striped Polecat
Water Mongoose
Wild Cat
List of Birds of Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Some of the birds that may be seen in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve
Southern Yellow-billed Hornbill
References and further reading
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